Philip R. Smith Elementary School

If you have a Veteran in your family that you want to honor on November 11th, please send the following to Meghan Rhodes at mrhodes@swindsor.k12.ct.us

1. Photo if you have one
2. Veteran’s name
3. The relationship to a student or student(s) here at PRS. (Example: Father of ______)
4. Branch of Service
5. Years served

Last Call...Please send your picture and information to Meghan by Friday, November 1st so she has time to customize our slide presentation prior to November 11th.

*Please note…If your loved one is already in our slide presentation, you do not need to send their photo and information again.

We love having Veterans join our Veterans Day Assembly. Please let Lisa Lovett llovett@swindsor.k12.ct.us know of any Veterans that will be joining our program on November 11th at 9:30.

Please let me know If your son/daughter are scouts and would like to wear their uniform on 11/11 and lead the procession of Veterans into the gym.

Here is the moment you have all been waiting for. Directions on how to add someone to School Messenger to receive my weekly newsletters. See the link below for directions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h2vqldyvZFOK_jumwjaGUbHMP2H4GSLs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110836657515323275564&rtpof=true&sd=true

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gi-yWyY0PfjxFUXv7H9O-JTnc7mh39CI/view?usp=sharing

Based on the district's Wellness Policy, cupcakes and other food items cannot be brought to school to celebrate birthdays. Here are some alternative options to food...

1. Donate a book to the classroom

2. Donate an indoor recess game to the classroom

3. Send in a baggie with items such as a pencil and eraser

Here is the PTO newsletter and calendar of events for November.

The PRS Fall 2024 spirit wear line is here! Purchases can be made directly through our all new on-line store EXTENDED until Friday November 15th. Please see the attached flyer for more information!

https://prs24.itemorder.com/shop/home/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KmZoFqIHzWn0C-gGyp9H1FTtGPrmYrSb/view?usp=sharing

Wolf Pack Family Event https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EJ5O_Yyqz_eLaW9bZQ5FULWjJOhGoUyG/view?usp=sharing

The Student Leadership Team has three projects running concurrently. Our Holiday Food Drive ends on Friday, November 15. Please consider dropping off any non-perishable food items to the box in the lobby. All food we collect will be donated to South Windsor Human Services for South Windsor families. We also have a Wear Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day on Monday, November 11. Please consider a donation of $1 or more to Mission22. Finally, we will have a Wear Blue for World Diabetes Day on Thursday, November 21. Please consider a donation of $1 or more to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. See our flyer for more details. Thank you for your support.

Check out this link for more information about how to support your child.

https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/behaviour/understanding-behaviour/resilience-how-to-build-it-in-children-3-8-years

11/5 Election Day-no school for students/PD for teachers

11/13 World Kindness Day

11/15 Wolf Pack Game 7:00 pm

11/19 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm

11/28 and 11/29 Thanksgiving break

Yearlong Calendar

https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_239916/File/Calendars/2024-2025%20School%20Calendar%20SWHS%20Principal%20Update.pdf

Attendance https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0idrvt_FgrUNOSYEH85cJwtMIoiBsEj/view?usp=sharing

Open House Informational Links https://secure.smore.com/n/8y39c

Nurse's Blog

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QoYcCkcavl8PlOhe7qdj66idT1cmvLoV9IW4z_DOjl8/edit?usp=sharing

Universal Stories https://sites.google.com/apps.southwindsorschools.org/prs-universal-stories/home

Volunteer Registration: This is the newly revised Volunteer Registration form-In order to volunteer you must complete this form. If you have already completed it in the past and have been approved to volunteer, you do not need to complete it again.

https://www.southwindsorschools.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=240000&pageId=28297053